Sikandarpur Masarh - Modanganj, Jehanabad

Sikandarpur Masarh is a village situated in the Modanganj subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Modanganj and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Jaytipur Kurua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikandarpur Masarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikandarpur Masarh is 260365. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 804432 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Sikandarpur Masarh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghosi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sikandarpur Masarh

According to the 2011 Census, Sikandarpur Masarh village had a total population of 2,912 people, including 1,517 males and 1,395 females, living in 528 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.42%, with male literacy at 76.73% and female literacy at 53.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 321.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,9121,5171,395
Child Population (0–6 yrs)529275254
Scheduled Castes (SC)321163158
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,559953606
Illiterate Population1,353564789

Nearby Villages of Sikandarpur Masarh

Sikandarpur Masarh is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PakhanpuraSouth-West1.43 km
Masarh NisfNorth1.72 km
MandachhSouth-East1.77 km
BishunpurNorth1.87 km
Jaitipur KurwaSouth-West2.00 km
DewaraNorth-West2.28 km
SadipurNorth-West2.58 km
ArhitSouth2.63 km
Barchhi BighaSouth-East2.64 km
Barhai BighaNorth-East2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sikandarpur Masarh

Sikandarpur Masarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rambhawan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Sikandarpur Masarh is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikandarpur Masarh

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sikandarpur Masarh village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sikandarpur Masarh

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sikandarpur Masarh village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sikandarpur Masarh

Where is Sikandarpur Masarh located?

Sikandarpur Masarh village is located in Modanganj Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sikandarpur Masarh?

The Gram Panchayat of Sikandarpur Masarh is Jaytipur Kurua.

What is the pincode of Sikandarpur Masarh?

The pincode of Sikandarpur Masarh is 804432.

What is the population of Sikandarpur Masarh?

Sikandarpur Masarh had a total population of 2,912, including 1,517 males and 1,395 females.

How many households are there in Sikandarpur Masarh?

Sikandarpur Masarh had 528 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sikandarpur Masarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sikandarpur Masarh was 65.42%. Male literacy was 76.73% and female literacy was 53.11%.